Support Ramleela to Preserve Our Heritage: BJP's Manoj Tiwari
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari and Maithili Thakur emphasize the cultural importance of Ramleela in preserving India's heritage and Sanatan roots.
BJP MP Manoj Tiwari has made a passionate appeal to the citizens of India to actively support support Ramleela celebrations, describing them as vital pillars in the preservation of the nation's rich cultural heritage and the promotion of the timeless values associated with Lord Ram.
Speaking during a visit to a Ramleela event organized near Kamal Cinema in Safdarjung Enclave, the MP emphasized that these traditional performances are not merely plays but are the forces that have shaped India into a land rooted in the culture of Lord Ram. He noted that while individuals may seem like tiny drops in a vast ocean, the collective impact of Ramleilas has defined the national identity.
Ways to Contribute to the Tradition
Tiwari highlighted that supporting these cultural events does not require a single specific role, but can be done in various ways depending on an individual's capacity. He suggested several avenues for participation:
- As a Spectator: Simply attending and witnessing the performance.
- As an Artist: Taking part as an actor to bring the story to life.
- As a Patron: Providing financial assistance as a donor.
- As a Creative: Contributing as a director to shape the narrative.
He described this engagement as a meaningful form of contribution, stating that once the 'Ramattva' (the spirit of Lord Ram) takes root within a person, the symbolic 'Ravana' within them will be vanquished naturally.
A Call to the Youth
The event also saw the presence of BJP MLA and renowned singer Maithili Thakur, who urged the younger generation to remain steadfastly connected to their religious and cultural roots. Expressing her gratitude for being born in a country where the teachings of Lord Ram are cherished from childhood, Thakur encouraged youth to participate in such programs with great enthusiasm.
She shared her experience of witnessing the beautiful performances and expressed her gratitude for the support and blessings received from figures like Manoj Tiwari and Satish Upadhyay.
Three Decades of Tradition
Adding to the significance of the event, BJP MLA Satish Upadhyay revealed that the Shri Ram Dharmik Ramleela Samiti has been organizing this particular celebration for the past 36 years. He noted that the event continues to draw massive crowds, reflecting a deep-seated desire among the public to reconnect with their history.
Upadhyay emphasized that the youth of the country are eager to engage with their Sanatan roots and heritage, which he described as India's true identity. He asserted that Lord Rama is deeply embedded in every fiber of the nation—present in the mind, body, and every pore of its people.
The initiative, according to Upadhyay, is specifically aimed at ensuring that the young people within his Assembly constituency and across Delhi remain firmly connected to their religious beliefs and the Sanatan culture.